094 Dr. Susan Wehry. Pathways to Wellbeing with Dementia - A Manual

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on living a full life despite the diagnosis of dementia. Today's Featured Expert is Dr. Susan Wehry, Board Member of The Dementia Action Alliance, a non-profit advocacy and educational organization of people living with dementia, care partners, dementia specialists and other advocates, The Alliance has released a manual, "Pathways to Well-Being with Dementia" as a resource for those who are struggling with dementia or supporting someone in need of care . We discuss common myths and misconceptions about dementia, whether temperament  predicts  affect in dementia, the new manual, as well as 7 key areas to promote healthy aging. Episode Timeline:0:11 Introduction to this episode.4:02 Medical journey that inspired a career working with older adults10:15 Common myths and misconceptions about dementia.12:54 Personality, character and dementia.17:42 How did it start and where did it start?19:50 What does dementia have in common with disabilities?23:56 How to find the manual?28:33 The seven pillars of healthy aging. Speaker Bio:Susan Wehry, MD is the Director, AgingME, Maine's Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and Associate Clinical Professor, at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a physician board certified in geriatric psychiatry, educator and passionate advocate for promoting healthy, meaningful aging, and  a member of the Dementia Action Alliance's Board of Directors. Learn more about the Dementia Action Alliance here:https://daanow.org/pathways-to-well-being-with-dementia/ To discover how to Reset Your Aging Blueprint or build your wellness, beauty and healthy aging business, schedule a free Discovery Call with me.  To get your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably click here